Bastianich Friulano Plus 2012

“Plus” is an opulent, powerful white meant to compete with Alsace Grand Cru and other international benchmarks. “Plus” is a pride thing for restaurateur/vintner/television host Joe Bastianich—his homage to Friuli-Venezia Giulia, land of his Italian ancestors and arguably the best white wine-producing region in Italy.

Located in the hills of Buttrio, near Italy’s border with Slovenia, the old-vine Friulano vineyard that supplies this wine has been the cornerstone of the Bastianich estate since it was acquired in 1997. “Plus” is an opulent, powerful white meant to compete with Alsace Grand Cru and other international benchmarks.